KEPHIS Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

KEPHIS Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya


Job Specification

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Preparing legal briefs on case files;

  • Drafting of agreements, contracts, leases and maintaining records of such transactions;

  • Liaising with external legal counsel on legal matters affecting the Corporation;

  • Verifying all contracts, agreements, leases in which the Corporation enters into to ensure compliance;

  • Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;

  • Vetting and verification of documents before execution by authorized representatives of the Corporation;

  • Preparing witnesses and the evidence as well as presenting the same in court while keeping an updated record of all court cases;

  • Collaborating and corresponding with external advocates on all pending court cases;

  • Attending to internal company queries of legal nature in the facilitation, of normal business;

  • Responding to inquiries regarding specific case files;

  • Initiating payment of legal fees for external lawyers;

  • Undertake the legal review of legislative framework of KEPHIS;

  • Ensuring proper documentation of all legal Documents; and

  • Attending court hearings where the Corporation is an interested party.

    Person Specification

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law from a university recognized in Kenya; Post Graduate Diploma in Law;

  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

  • Current Practicing Certificate;

  • Membership to Law Society of Kenya;

  • Membership to the Institute of Certified Secretaries;

  • Proficiency in ICT;

  • Interpersonal, communication and analytical skills;

  • Knowledge of public service regulations and procedures;

  • Be a team player, high degree of integrity, self-driven, honest and ability to work independently and meet deadlines;

  • Be conversant with laws of the country and the common practice of the field;

  • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages;

  • Problem solving skills;

  • Good communication, data analysis, report writing and presentation skills;

  • Compliance with chapter six of the constitution.

    Skills

  • Technical skills;

  • Drafting skills

  • Planning skills;

  • Reporting skills;

  • Interpersonal relationship skills;

  • Communication skills;

  • Problem solving skills;

  • Computer literacy and proficiency skills; and

  • Data analysis and presentation skills.

    Competencies

  • Ability to work under pressure;

  • Ability to work independently and in a team;

  • Ability to multi-task;

  • An understanding of the planning process from start to completion;

  • Experience using IT systems including database management; and

  • Excellent administrative capabilities.

    How to Apply

    Interested and qualified individuals are hereby invited to submit their application letter, Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of the relevant certificates & transcripts and National ID card to the Managing Director - KEPHIS by 15th November, 2022 at 5.00 p.m.

    The applications can be submitted in any of the following ways;

  • Hard copy applications should be channeled to the address below, clearly indicating the vacancy number on the envelop.

    The same can either be sent by post or hand delivery to KEPHIS Headquarters at Oloolua Ridge, Karen;

    The Managing Director
    Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) P.0 Box 49592-00100
    Nairobi, Kenya

  • Soft copy applications can be sent through the website linked

    The vacancy number should be clearly indicated on the subject.

    KEPHIS is an equal opportunity employer.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted,

    Shortlisted candidates will be required to avail their original and certified copies of the relevant certificates & transcripts and original national identity card during the interview.

    Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC; Credit Reference Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the Constitution.

    For more information and job application details, see: KEPHIS Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya


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